
By supporting financial education and literacy programs, mentoring and training for diverse small business owners and individuals, particularly underrepresented individuals and families, we will help build inclusive economic growth and empowerment.
- Support for underrepresented and economically vulnerable small business owners and entrepreneurs through our “Backing Small” initiative, including grants, mentoring support, and technical assistance through established community partnerships. Programs include:
- Inclusive Backing
- Coalition to Back Black Businesses
- Backing Historic Small Restaurants
- Backing International Small Restaurants
- Blueprint: Backing BIPOC Businesses in Canada
- First Nations Business Growth Program in Australia
- Financial literacy education, training, and mentoring for underrepresented individuals and families to build financial awareness, fiscal acumen and success, including at school age grades 5-12, during higher education, or when individuals are entering/re-entering the workforce.
Visit How to Apply for a Grant for more information.